T-Mobile Full Lte - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

How do I set lte to stay fully on ? It stays on 3g or h+ but where I live there is lte but I don't get that. On my nexus 4, I had lte all over the house.
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Nexus 4 wasn't LTE compatible

make sure you're using the fast.t-mobile.com apn.
and that lte is selected
i use ip4/ip6 works best for me.

Kid Poker said:
Nexus 4 wasn't LTE compatible
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Actually it is with a lte hack to enable it.
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expertzero1 said:
make sure you're using the fast.t-mobile.com apn.
and that lte is selected
i use ip4/ip6 works best for me.
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Didn't make a difference at all.
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xXghostXx313 said:
How do I set lte to stay fully on ? It stays on 3g or h+ but where I live there is lte but I don't get that. On my nexus 4, I had lte all over the house.
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Try doing the following just to see if you can pick up LTE at all. If you do whats below you will not get any voice calls until you change it back since voice does not use LTE. In you dialer, enter *#*#4636#*#*, select phone information, scroll down and you should see a drop down menu, change from the default GSM/LTE to LTE only. To get voice back change it back to GSM/LTE

hammester said:
Try doing the following just to see if you can pick up LTE at all. If you do whats below you will not get any voice calls until you change it back since voice does not use LTE. In you dialer, enter *#*#4636#*#*, select phone information, scroll down and you should see a drop down menu, change from the default GSM/LTE to LTE only. To get voice back change it back to GSM/LTE
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I already tried that but I think it failed. Its weird that today all of the sudden I got lte back and now im fine. Thanks for assistance
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[HOW-TO] Disable/Enable LTE/3G/4G ETC

This is pretty simple, go to the dialer and enter;
*#*#4636#*#*
Click on Phone Information
Scroll down to Set preferred network type
Select that one that you want
hit back
PROFIT!
designgears said:
This is pretty simple, go to the dialer and enter;
*#*#4636#*#*
Click on Phone Information
Scroll down to Set preferred network type
Select that one that you want
hit back
PROFIT!
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Wow. Well done!
I'll need this for my area (AT&T hates the NW)
I'm not thinking straight.... I'm not in an LTE area, which should I select?
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vioalas said:
I'm not thinking straight.... I'm not in an LTE area, which should I select?
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The option without LTE
Will shutting down LTE make a difference if its not even available in my area?
idk with wifi on still, i still have 4g lte option, with data offline, i still have 4g icon but no data lol..
i dont think it even drains your battery regardless if your in lte or not
Mine won't let ne change it
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DG please tell me this is a sign u are staying lol
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Maroon Mushroom said:
The option without LTE
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There's like 1048204. But I figured it out.
Shame on all of you for discovering this !!! AT&T DOES not want LTE folks selecting HSPA+ when in an LTE area. They want to be able charge you more for data!!!
mine wont let me change it either to any option without LTE
myrideishot said:
mine wont let me change it either to any option without LTE
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This..........
Would be even cooler if it was a widget to do this.
But still, how does this save money? If you use the data you're gonna use it. Downloading an e-mail uses the same amount of data no matter how fast you get it.
I am curious though that if this helps save battery if you know you're in an area with spotty coverage...Maybe it won't be hunting for LTE when you know there is no LTE, which could save battery maybe?
I sill have poor performance inside my apartment. So weird. It says 4G and even 4G LTE sometimes but I don't have internet. I just turned on the WiFi ... but still, calls with static (though they work) and my wife never had these issues on her iPhone. Really disappointed but fortunately the issue goes away when I'm actually mobile. I wonder if I switch to a different setting if it will improve indoors or not. --edit-- THIS indoor setting, not all "indoors"
This does not work, guys. It didn't work on the GS2 either. It defaults back to an LTE option every single time. If you are in an HSPA area, you may THINK it is working because your connection remains HSPA, but I assure you that it is not working.
In an LTE area, I stay in LTE, no matter how many times I try to switch to HSPA using this method.
Just set up a HSPA APN and make that the default. Then you will only be on HSPA untill you change it back to the LTE APN
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fielddb said:
Just set up a HSPA APN and make that the default. Then you will only be on HSPA untill you change it back to the LTE APN
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Is there a HowTo on this?
Those sneaky bastards. They are found a way to auto change it back to AT&T default for the GSM/WCDMA/LTE auto selection. No matter what I select it defaults back.
AT&T Got creative on restricting this phone those a**holes.
From my understanding the S4 chipset on the One X is integrated with LTE so there is a lot less power drain that other chipsets with LTE. It might not be possible to turn it off if they're both working on the same radio. Or even if you do manage to turn it off, there might not be as big of a battery performance boost as with other LTE devices.
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This is what I'm getting on my One X in NYC.
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Droidz said:
This is what I'm getting on my One X in NYC.
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that doesn't really help too much. what's your screen on time? i got around 3hrs yesterday. still calibrating my battery though. seems to be lasting me about a day (12hrs +/-) with LTE always on which is great imo.

[Q] turn off 4g on verizon?

Is there a way to switch off 4g on the verizon SGIII and leave on the 3g to save some battery?
I don't want to turn off mobile data completely but i can't find how to turn off 4g like on the galaxy nexus.
I'm looking for the same feature as well. I haven't been able to find it yet. I've been having issues with the phone not having a data connection while on 4g. 3g works fine and i'd like to force it to drop from 4g to 3g.
I called VZW and their technicians were stumped that there was no way to disable the 4g radio in the settings. They were also confused as to why I get wifi notifications when the wifi is turned off (thanks verizon. I pay for unlimited data and i get nagged to use wifi).
if verizons is like sprints it eould be under settings-> more settings-> mobile networks and switch it from cdma/lte to cdma
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yeah, i looked there, but the only options are LTE- verizon internet and EHRPD- verizon internet
does anyone know if the EHRPD is cdma only?
mybook4 said:
I'm looking for the same feature as well. I haven't been able to find it yet. I've been having issues with the phone not having a data connection while on 4g. 3g works fine and i'd like to force it to drop from 4g to 3g.
I called VZW and their technicians were stumped that there was no way to disable the 4g radio in the settings. They were also confused as to why I get wifi notifications when the wifi is turned off (thanks verizon. I pay for unlimited data and i get nagged to use wifi).
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They were to busy worrying about the damn bootloader
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also looking for this.
hoping someone can write up a quick and easy app for toggling
Freshgeardude said:
also looking for this.
hoping someone can write up a quick and easy app for toggling
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Use the app called Phone Info (free in the market) Open it and choose device settings. Scroll down and click in the box with the arrow in the lower right corner and select whatever reception you want.
Waldo_ said:
Use the app called Phone Info (free in the market) Open it and choose device settings. Scroll down and click in the box with the arrow in the lower right corner and select whatever reception you want.
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^this is truth and the most popular way to switch to 3g
so is it just "cdma only" that we want using the phone info program or something else? there's a ton of option in the drop down.
byproxy said:
so is it just "cdma only" that we want using the phone info program or something else? there's a ton of option in the drop down.
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you want cdma auto (prl). CDMA Only won't give you 3G.
Switching back to 4G
Quick Question....I've used this app to bump my phone into 3G and it works great, but now I can't get it back to 4G. I'm with Verizon, and I've tried all of the LTE settings in the drop-down menu. How can I get my 4G back?
tdetroit said:
Quick Question....I've used this app to bump my phone into 3G and it works great, but now I can't get it back to 4G. I'm with Verizon, and I've tried all of the LTE settings in the drop-down menu. How can I get my 4G back?
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I'm in the same boat. I used this app to turn off 4g but now I can't get it back. What's the trick??
If u are using jelly bomb theme there seems to be an issue with getting back to 4g. If u aren't just select LTEcdmaevdo and u should be back to 4g
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1Android said:
If u are using jelly bomb theme there seems to be an issue with getting back to 4g. If u aren't just select LTEcdmaevdo and u should be back to 4g
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I'm running Beans's rom. is that the issue?
mpetruzz said:
I'm in the same boat. I used this app to turn off 4g but now I can't get it back. What's the trick??
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I had to flash back to stock to get 4g back. I re flashed synergy and stopped using the app.
tdetroit said:
Quick Question....I've used this app to bump my phone into 3G and it works great, but now I can't get it back to 4G. I'm with Verizon, and I've tried all of the LTE settings in the drop-down menu. How can I get my 4G back?
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4G
drbveb88 said:
I had to flash back to stock to get 4g back. I re flashed synergy and stopped using the app.
Argh....I flashed back to stock, and still no 4G. I even took the SIM card out for a few minutes and reseated it. This is frustrating. I checked my other phone, the trusty old Thunderbolt and it has 4G. I thought that there may have been an issue since we had heavy storms, but if that old clunker gets it, then the SG3 should. Also, mom came over with her Nexus and her 4G is working as well.
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4G
Called Verizon Tech Support (besides being upgraded to the 20GB Data Share plan), and there's something wonky with my SIM card. Need to go get a new one tomorrow. Oh well....I won't use that tool again.
Which is the "real" Phone Info?
KrisPeezy said:
^this is truth and the most popular way to switch to 3g
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I did a search in Google Play for Phone Info and got 19 *THOUSAND* matches.
Which is the "real" Phone Info?
4G
Hot-Donna said:
I did a search in Google Play for Phone Info and got 19 *THOUSAND* matches.
Which is the "real" Phone Info?
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This is the one I used: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...neInfo&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd

LTE not working for me. (90% SOLVED)

Update: 4/13
I was just able to figure it out and for the most part. The basic problem is that my network mode was stuck on GSM/WCDMA. Here is the solution:
1. go to settings/more.../mobile networks/network operators.
2. Once you click network operators, it should start searching automatically. If nothing comes up, then hit "search networks". FYI, sometimes, it decides to act wonky, so you'll have to exit out and come back in to get it to work. Eventually, it'll show you carriers in the area. Being an AT&T customer in Philadelphia. I saw three results. The first two were AT&T. The last one was T-Mobile. I don't think there is a difference in the AT&T options, but I just clicked the first one.
3. Once that's finished. Go back to the "mobile networks" menu and click on "network mode" and change your preferred network mode to LTE/GSM/CDMA.
4. The last step is change your APN. In the "mobile networks" menu, click on Access Point Names. Click on ATT LTE pta. Scroll to the bottom and click on APN Type. Change that to default,admin,fota,mms,supl,hip. Then hit okay. Hit File and Save. Then just select the circle next to ATT LTE pta. To be honest, just selecting ATT LTE PTA might be all that's necessary. You might not have to edit it.
Now, here's the catch. All of this stuff resets (with the exception of the edited APN) when you restart your phone. But it does work everytime.[/COLOR]
So, I just got the skyrocket (AT&T in Philadelphia) and have the 03-24 nightly on it. But for some reason, I can't get LTE to turn on. I've played with the different APN's. I've flashed the at&t radio on Chopstick's webpage, but no dice. I'm only getting H+.
I even called AT&T to make sure my data plan was LTE provisioned.
The only thing I can think of is that the ROM currently cannot change preferred network mode and mine is stuck on GSM/WCDMA preferred?
Please help.
Re: LTE not working for me.
OT but where in Philly? I'm a NE transplant from SW.
Additionally, I'm on the Rogers rom and have LTE so def not AT&T.
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phillybits said:
OT but where in Philly? I'm a NE transplant from SW.
Additionally, I'm on the Rogers rom and have LTE so def not AT&T.
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I'm just outside center city near upenn
Re: LTE not working for me.
Funny. They are my employer amd I drink in west philly.
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phillybits said:
Funny. They are my employer amd I drink in west philly.
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What modem and APN are you using?
Re: LTE not working for me.
Use the latest one, I think the one on the chopsticks web page is old.
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Re: LTE not working for me.
Hangampalli said:
What modem and APN are you using?
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Ruxuma7 radio. Im on the official rogers rom.
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spitfire2425 said:
Use the latest one, I think the one on the chopsticks web page is old.
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Which radio or baseband version is it?
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How old is your SIM card?
When I got my Skyrocket, all network modes except LTE worked.
It ended up being an older version of a sim card that didn't support LTE.
Swapped out for a new one...no issues since.
mrhiab said:
How old is your SIM card?
When I got my Skyrocket, all network modes except LTE worked.
It ended up being an older version of a sim card that didn't support LTE.
Swapped out for a new one...no issues since.
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I doubt that's the problem. I actually flashed back to Stock this morning and LTE worked great. I had speeds around 35mbps. However when I restored the backup of the CM10.1 rom, same issue. Only gettings H+ and speeds around 2mpbs.
THIS IS SO FRUSTRATING!!!! I don't get it. Am I really the only person with CM10.1 not getting LTE? It doesn't make any sense.
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Hangampalli said:
I doubt that's the problem. I actually flashed back to Stock this morning and LTE worked great. I had speeds around 35mbps. However when I restored the backup of the CM10.1 rom, same issue. Only gettings H+ and speeds around 2mpbs.
THIS IS SO FRUSTRATING!!!! I don't get it. Am I really the only person with CM10.1 not getting LTE? It doesn't make any sense.
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Yes you are the only one leading me to the conclusion of user error.
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mtdew said:
Yes you are the only one leading me to the conclusion of user error.
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Would you kindly answer these questions so that I may ascertain whatever is it I'm doing wrong?
1. Are you using an AT&T Skyrocket? or is one from Rogers/others?
2. Are you using the official CM10.1? Which build?
3. What your baseband version?
4. What APN are you using?
5. In the mobile network settings/preferred network mode dialog in settings, what option is checked?
The only thing I can think of is that the preferred network mode for me is stuck on GSM/WCDMA preferred?
Re: LTE not working for me.
Hangampalli said:
Would you kindly answer these questions so that I may ascertain whatever is it I'm doing wrong?
1. Are you using an AT&T Skyrocket? or is one from Rogers/others?
2. Are you using the official CM10.1? Which build?
3. What your baseband version?
4. What APN are you using?
5. In the mobile network settings/preferred network mode dialog in settings, what option is checked?
The only thing I can think of is that the preferred network mode for me is stuck on GSM/WCDMA preferred?
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Yes
Have tested most every nightly.
Lk4
PTA
Never touch it, never seen it, never needed it.
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same issue
Hangampalli said:
I doubt that's the problem. I actually flashed back to Stock this morning and LTE worked great. I had speeds around 35mbps. However when I restored the backup of the CM10.1 rom, same issue. Only gettings H+ and speeds around 2mpbs.
THIS IS SO FRUSTRATING!!!! I don't get it. Am I really the only person with CM10.1 not getting LTE? It doesn't make any sense.
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I've had the same issue with any of the new 4.2.2 roms,no matter what radio i use. For now i'm stuck using 4.1.2 roms.
bitmap said:
I've had the same issue with any of the new 4.2.2 roms,no matter what radio i use. For now i'm stuck using 4.1.2 roms.
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Good to know I'm not the only one. I think the issue comes down to preferred network mode.
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mtdew said:
Yes
Have tested most every nightly.
Lk4
PTA
Never touch it, never seen it, never needed it.
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Would you kindly just check your preferred network mode for me? In case you don't know, it's on settings/more/mobilenetworks/networkmode.
And just to confirm, you are getting LTE with the 4G Signal notifier, correct?
Re: LTE not working for me.
Hangampalli said:
Would you kindly just check your preferred network mode for me? In case you don't know, it's on settings/more/mobilenetworks/networkmode.
And just to confirm, you are getting LTE with the 4G Signal notifier, correct?
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Go easy on him mtdew.
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jd1639 said:
Go easy on him mtdew.
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I sincerely apologize if any way my request came out rude. That was not my intention. I'm simply trying figure out why my ROM cannot get LTE?
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Re: LTE not working for me.
Hangampalli said:
Would you kindly just check your preferred network mode for me? In case you don't know, it's on settings/more/mobilenetworks/networkmode.
And just to confirm, you are getting LTE with the 4G Signal notifier, correct?
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Here
xcrazydx said:
Here
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Is that CM 10.1? Looks like AOKP. Also did you so something special to get the 2nd option? On my ROM, it won't allow me to change it from GSM/WCDMA
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How to force LTE to turn on?

I've already selected LTE as the network mode under mobile network settings, but as I type this I'm on 3G. I know I get 4G in this area, but it's not exactly the best. My goal is to stay connected to LTE even when the signal is worse than 3G. I did this on my Galaxy S3 by toggling the LTE setting that CyanogenMod 10.2 allows you to do from the quick settings panel, but the stock Nexus 5 ROM doesn't have that option.
How can I force my Nexus 5 to stay connected to LTE even when the signal is worse than 3G?
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It should prefer LTE all the time. Make sure your APN is correct for LTE on your carrier.
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kehlan said:
I've already selected LTE as the network mode under mobile network settings, but as I type this I'm on 3G. I know I get 4G in this area, but it's not exactly the best. My goal is to stay connected to LTE even when the signal is worse than 3G. I did this on my Galaxy S3 by toggling the LTE setting that CyanogenMod 10.2 allows you to do from the quick settings panel, but the stock Nexus 5 ROM doesn't have that option.
How can I force my Nexus 5 to stay connected to LTE even when the signal is worse than 3G?
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In you dialer, enter *#*#4636#*#*, after that you should see a menu popup, select phone information...scroll down and you should see a drop down menu, change from the default GSM/LTE to LTE only
joshyth said:
In you dialer, enter *#*#4636#*#*, after that you should see a menu popup, select phone information...scroll down and you should see a drop down menu, change from the default GSM/LTE to LTE only
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You. Are. A. God.
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You. Are. A. God.
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I could be wrong, but I think doing that will not allow you to get calls or texts, because those run off gsm.
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jkbxda said:
I could be wrong, but I think doing that will not allow you to get calls or texts, because those run off gsm.
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That's correct. Until VoLTE is a thing.
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zephiK said:
That's correct. Until VoLTE is a thing.
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So i guess this answers the question of why lte only wont stick on boot?? Thanks
smclaughlin3 said:
So i guess this answers the question of why lte only wont stick on boot?? Thanks
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Did you find a fix? I'm having the same issue where it's not sticking.

New Nexus 5 - network problem (a complicated one)

Hi
need your help, I have tried everything..
I can not connect to 3G
I tried to flash image factory/set correct APN setting with the operator/switch radios/replacing new SIM.
didn't helped my!
When I connect to 2G everything works for me, calls and online.
When I switch to 3G, I have no service, it writes me Unavailable operator.
It get stuck on the "Search" when I try to search manually.
When I try to go back to 2G, it is still stuck on "searching.." and I have no reception! Only reboot fixes it and I can go back to work with 2G.
It is important to note that when I take out the SIM I can find operator on 3G.
How can I fix the problem or even understand what it comes from?
I have Nexus tool kit, maybe I can sent you Catlog \ bugreprot?!
Thank You in Advance
What about, when you are in LTE ? Will you get 3G ? You should get either 3G or Edge (came to know that your country don't have LTE yet).
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Anoopnk said:
What about, when you are in LTE ? Will you get 3G ? You should get either 3G or Edge (came to know that your country don't have LTE yet).
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I don't have LTE in my country yet, and my operator only have 2G (no EDGE)
If you choose LTE on your phone, it supports all lower versions (i.e 3G / Edge) ! So you must get Edge (2G) !
LTE option doesn't force only LTE !
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I know, if I choose LTE I get the same problem, no service..
Which network do you use?
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Bruce Lee said:
Which network do you use?
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This. The Nexus 5 very well may not support the 3G frequencies your network uses.
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I certainly know that this is not the problem, Nexus 5 is supported in my country
Should not be a problem with the 3G frequencies of both models 820 \ 821.
If that's the case, I'd recommend contacting your carrier.
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